Home Audio Question

jofro6 · 12-25-2013, 06:49 PM

I know this isn't car audio, but I know there are a few audio junkies in here so thought this might be the best place to ask it. (Mods please feel free to move this if you need to)

I am having issues with my new Samsung Soundbar for my tv. I am trying to wire it up using the Optical audio cable, but it is not reading any sound. I have tried both wiring it from my Samsung TV to the sound bar and directly from my Xbox 1 to the sound bar via the optical cable, and neither way provides any sound coming out of the bar. Anyone with idea or similar issues with their home sound system?

SouthArk370Z · 12-25-2013, 07:16 PM

I don't have a soundbar but I have a CD changer that has an optical output that I feed to a MD deck. Make sure both devices are setup to use the optical link - it is often turned off by default. Make sure the optical cable is plugged in correctly - alignment is critical. Make sure the optical cable is intact - they are rather easy to break.

Edit: Make sure there are no sharp bends in the optical cable - I forget what the minimum radius is supposed to be but 4-6" ought to be in the ballpark.

jofro6 · 12-25-2013, 08:03 PM

Thanks for the Ideas South... checked both my XB1 and my TV. XB1 sound settings have the optical out set as on. Tried both stereo uncompressed and DTS and neither provide sound to my bar. My tv only has an SPDIF output option, but it can only be set to PCM, which doesnt work. And no kinks in the cord at all. Im assuming it isnt curved too much as the light is still seen out the other end of the cord before i plug it into the Optical In.

The Search continues.

SouthArk370Z · 12-25-2013, 09:07 PM

Will the soundbar work using the audio inputs, Bluetooth, or other method?

jofro6 · 12-25-2013, 10:02 PM

yeah works all other methods ive tried. Including if i wire it HDMI from the Xbox to the soundbar and bluetooth connect with my phone. its just the optical way that it doesnt. And my tv doesnt have an hdmi out unfortunately for me to run it from the tv to the bar that way.

SouthArk370Z · 12-25-2013, 10:18 PM

Mine has always worked and I never had need to do any troubleshooting. At this point, all I can think to do is start swapping components. Try another optical receiving device and see if it works with your TV and optical cable. If still not working, try a new cable. &c. Maybe someone that's knows something about S/PDIF will chime in soon.

travisjb · 12-25-2013, 10:37 PM

you can actually see the signal on the optical spdif if it's working like this one around 1'20"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fcLsuGQlx8

if you are not getting this signal, there's a problem with your source... go into configs and make sure you turn it on... xbox right? should be settings in there to enable optical out. that's the likely culprit.

also on the soundbar, i'm sure it's obvious, but there's probably a toggle for the input selector... just checking

jofro6 · 12-26-2013, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Mine has always worked and I never had need to do any troubleshooting. At this point, all I can think to do is start swapping components. Try another optical receiving device and see if it works with your TV and optical cable. If still not working, try a new cable. &c. Maybe someone that's knows something about S/PDIF will chime in soon.

Thought about that, but have nothing else that accepts Optical In to check it. I appreciate your help though, thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisjb

you can actually see the signal on the optical spdif if it's working like this one around 1'20"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fcLsuGQlx8

if you are not getting this signal, there's a problem with your source... go into configs and make sure you turn it on... xbox right? should be settings in there to enable optical out. that's the likely culprit.

also on the soundbar, i'm sure it's obvious, but there's probably a toggle for the input selector... just checking

Cant really tell what you mean by see the signal at 1'20"? If you mean see the light coming out the other end of the cord, then yes I do have that when I have it plugged into the optical out port.

On my XB1, checked the optical out multiple times and it is set to on in the sound settings. And yes, I put the sound bar on the right input selector

lol

I think this bothers me so much, cause I am usually extremely tech savvy and never have setup problems or am good at working around them, and this I can't figure out.

RoadsterST · 12-26-2013, 08:30 AM

On my samsung tv I had to change the output to digital out. Also make sure you remove the plastic safety caps from the cable ends.
Make sure the soubdbar does not have anything sitting in the input port that may be blocking the light

bigaudiofanat · 12-26-2013, 10:15 AM

Make sure to set output from internal speakers to external.

travisjb · 12-26-2013, 10:29 AM

jofro, what i meant is that the light won't just be steady on but it will flicker when a signal is passed along the optics... that's how you can confirm if the xbox1 is doing what it's supposed to

RonRizz · 12-26-2013, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoadsterST

On my samsung tv I had to change the output to digital out. Also make sure you remove the plastic safety caps from the cable ends.
Make sure the soubdbar does not have anything sitting in the input port that may be blocking the light

X2 On my Home reciever I have to set it to Digital out to use the optical cables. All other components were plug and play, so I can't speak to the soundbars input selections.
Hope you get it figured out.

jofro6 · 12-26-2013, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoadsterST

On my samsung tv I had to change the output to digital out. Also make sure you remove the plastic safety caps from the cable ends.
Make sure the soubdbar does not have anything sitting in the input port that may be blocking the light

Well now I feel like a real fool. Totally did not realize those were caps on the end since they went inside the cord lol
All works now... thanks so much for all the attempted help guys. Got more responses from you than an actual audio/video forum

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SouthArk370Z · 12-26-2013, 05:56 PM

Glad to hear you got it figured out.

jofro6 · 12-26-2013, 06:02 PM

figured out, but feel like a total moron lol

12-25-2013, 06:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
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12-25-2013, 07:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	I don't have a soundbar but I have a CD changer that has an optical output that I feed to a MD deck. Make sure both devices are setup to use the optical link - it is often turned off by default. Make sure the optical cable is plugged in correctly - alignment is critical. Make sure the optical cable is intact - they are rather easy to break. Edit: Make sure there are no sharp bends in the optical cable - I forget what the minimum radius is supposed to be but 4-6" ought to be in the ballpark. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma Last edited by SouthArk370Z; 12-25-2013 at 07:19 PM.

12-25-2013, 08:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
jofro6 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 603 Drives: 2012 370Z Touring Rep Power: 14	Thanks for the Ideas South... checked both my XB1 and my TV. XB1 sound settings have the optical out set as on. Tried both stereo uncompressed and DTS and neither provide sound to my bar. My tv only has an SPDIF output option, but it can only be set to PCM, which doesnt work. And no kinks in the cord at all. Im assuming it isnt curved too much as the light is still seen out the other end of the cord before i plug it into the Optical In. The Search continues. __________________ 2012 Red 6Spd Touring/Nav.. FI CF NonRes CBE and Res TP #682 Fly1 RS1 CF Fenders

12-25-2013, 09:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	Will the soundbar work using the audio inputs, Bluetooth, or other method? __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

12-25-2013, 10:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
jofro6 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 603 Drives: 2012 370Z Touring Rep Power: 14	yeah works all other methods ive tried. Including if i wire it HDMI from the Xbox to the soundbar and bluetooth connect with my phone. its just the optical way that it doesnt. And my tv doesnt have an hdmi out unfortunately for me to run it from the tv to the bar that way. __________________ 2012 Red 6Spd Touring/Nav.. FI CF NonRes CBE and Res TP #682 Fly1 RS1 CF Fenders Last edited by jofro6; 12-25-2013 at 10:13 PM.

12-25-2013, 10:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	Mine has always worked and I never had need to do any troubleshooting. At this point, all I can think to do is start swapping components. Try another optical receiving device and see if it works with your TV and optical cable. If still not working, try a new cable. &c. Maybe someone that's knows something about S/PDIF will chime in soon. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

12-25-2013, 10:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	you can actually see the signal on the optical spdif if it's working like this one around 1'20" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fcLsuGQlx8 if you are not getting this signal, there's a problem with your source... go into configs and make sure you turn it on... xbox right? should be settings in there to enable optical out. that's the likely culprit. also on the soundbar, i'm sure it's obvious, but there's probably a toggle for the input selector... just checking __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

12-26-2013, 08:30 AM	#9 (permalink)
RoadsterST Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Wylie, TX Posts: 446 Drives: 2013 roadster ST Rep Power: 12	On my samsung tv I had to change the output to digital out. Also make sure you remove the plastic safety caps from the cable ends. Make sure the soubdbar does not have anything sitting in the input port that may be blocking the light Last edited by RoadsterST; 12-26-2013 at 08:33 AM.

12-26-2013, 10:15 AM	#10 (permalink)
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12-26-2013, 10:29 AM	#11 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	jofro, what i meant is that the light won't just be steady on but it will flicker when a signal is passed along the optics... that's how you can confirm if the xbox1 is doing what it's supposed to jofro6 likes this. __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

12-26-2013, 05:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	Glad to hear you got it figured out. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

12-26-2013, 06:02 PM	#15 (permalink)
jofro6 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 603 Drives: 2012 370Z Touring Rep Power: 14	figured out, but feel like a total moron lol __________________ 2012 Red 6Spd Touring/Nav.. FI CF NonRes CBE and Res TP #682 Fly1 RS1 CF Fenders

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